Fasson Roll North America Ribbon Matrix

ITW Thermal Films

ITW Thermal Films (810) 752-5553 www.itwthermalfilms.com

Yes: Testing shows ribbon and facestock are compatible.

No: Testing did not show compatibility or no test data was available.

Ribbon Designation	Type	Coated Thermal Paper	Uncoated Thermal Paper	Glossy Thermal Paper	Topcoated Polyesters	Print- treated Polyesters	Polyolefin	BOPP
W90	W	yes	yes	yes	no	no	yes	yes
W44 (Red)	W	yes	yes	yes	no	no	no	no
W64 (Blue)	W	yes	yes	yes	no	no	no	no
W74 (Green)	W	yes	yes	yes	no	no	no	no
M95	W/R	yes	yes	yes	no	yes	yes	yes
R90	R	no	no	no	yes	yes	no	no
R91	R	no	no	no	yes	yes	no	no
R92	R	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	no	no

Ribbon Types:
W = Wax: Often referred to as "standard" or "general purpose".
W/R = Wax/Resin: Sometimes referred to as "combination ribbons".
R = Resin: Resin-based ribbons offer the highest level of image durability.

The information in this matrix should be used as an indication of compatibility.
Testing for a specific application should be concluded before purchasing a product.